About Glasstone · 2024/03/30
Finding solace in commemorative art: Most beautiful headstones from glass that honor cherished memories with luminous grave monuments of love and renewal.
More
· 2024/03/14
Find comprehensive answers and valuable information on frequently asked questions about layered glass headstones, also known as stacked glass headstones.
More
About Glasstone · 2023/04/20
The price of bespoke and classic glass headstones is primarily determined by the number of work hours required by the craftsmen, as each monument is entirely handmade. The complexity of the headstone, including its design, shape, and to a lesser extent, its size, dictates the amount of specialist–labour involved. Learn more about what is included and excluded in the Glasstone pricing.
More
About Glasstone · 2021/10/15
The layered glass technique is a full-fledged medium of artistic expression, through which one can create various size sculptures - from small, table-size objects to multi-storey building-size sculptures. The layered glass technique may at first glance be misleading with its apparent simplicity, but it is solid artillery of mental and physical skills, and knowledge, that it hides under its unpretentious name. The application and study of these is the only way for the artist to achieve the desired visual aesthetics of the layered glass artwork, ensuring its quality and durability.
More
About Glasstone · 2021/08/27
Looking after glass monuments is easy! Our glass memorial monuments are not only durable but also very modest when it comes to maintenance. Characteristics of glass, such as density and non-porousness, prevent dirt from settling and moss growth. Therefore, taking care of a glass headstone is easier and less time consuming than taking care of its stone and granite counterparts.
More
About Glasstone · 2021/05/24
This article addresses the durability and longevity of Glasstone stacked glass headstones, focusing on our unique production process and proprietary technologies. We discuss the longevity of our grave monuments, noting that our insights do not apply to cast or stained glass headstones, which involve different manufacturing methods. The discussion is specific to our products, as we cannot speak for the materials or methods used by other manufacturers.
More
About Glasstone · 2021/03/10
Glasstone, founded by glass artist Ernest Vitin, is a pioneering studio renowned for its innovative stacked glass headstones, transforming traditional memorials with their unique aesthetic and durability. Glasstone's approach combines technical mastery and artistic vision, utilizing high-quality materials and advanced methods to craft bespoke, weather-resistant monuments that reflect the individuality of the commemorated. Their work, blending heritage with modern design, has redefined memorial art, offering families personalized and lasting tributes that celebrate life with light and legacy.
More
About Glasstone · 2020/09/17
We were truly honoured to have been chosen by Congressman John Lewis and his family, for the development of the central commemoration piece for him and his wife Mrs Lilian Miles Lewis, whom Mr Lewis has now joined. Together with our partner Mart Clamp (Clamp Sandblast, Atlanta), we were able to create and install a beautiful composition of glass and granite.
More
About Glasstone · 2020/07/01
A beautiful glass monument in the shape of a grand piano dedicated to the brilliant pianist Jautrīte Putniņa. She wrote in her diary: “Music is like a religion to me. The sound of music is my promised land. I feel safe. Protected. Happy. Needed. I do not doubt that there is eternal life – music convinces me of it every day. It is like the only bridge that connects this mundane world with the afterlife…”
More
Glass art and exhibitions · 2019/12/25
Extensive reflection of Ernest’s creative scope can be seen in the fulfilment of a sacred interior. Entering the new chapel of the Bārbele School “Roots and Wings” (2019), one feels an unmatched airiness and upliftment.
More
Glass art and exhibitions · 2018/09/05
Glass artist Mārtiņš Kalniņš presented and gifted his highly acclaimed bachelor's thesis - a glass altar cross and candleholders to the centre Riga Lutheran Church. On September 2, 2018, the presentation of the glass altar composition "Sarayu" took place in the parish centre, with the participation of the parish pastor Kaspars Simonovičs, the head of the Glass Art Department of the Latvian Academy of Arts Vineta Groza, Mārtiņš' bachelor thesis supervisor Sandra Utāne and many other guests.
More
About Team · 2018/09/05
We support “Alliance for Latvia without orphans”
More
